Lust

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An intense and overwhelming sexual desire.

“The novel explored how lust can cloud judgement and lead to reckless decisions.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/lʌst/

Related Words

Synonyms

lecherousnesslustfulnessluxuriacrave hunger thirst starve

Antonyms

aversionrepulsion

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

LUST covers L, U, S, T, all very common letters, making it one of the stronger four-letter Wordle openers

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Scrabble

Worth 4 points, low tile value but extends cleanly to LUSTY (adding Y for 9 points) or LUSTS with an S hook

Words Related to Lust

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “lust” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bust cust dust fust gust hust just last list lost must

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “lust”.

altus cults gluts latus litus lotus louts lunts lusts lutes sault scult sluit stull stulm talus tolus tules tulsa tulsi tylus

Longer words starting with Lust

Words that begin with “lust”.

lusts lusted luster lustra lustre

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